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Ministry of Textiles
“VIRAASAT’ - Celebrating Handloom Home Décor to begin from January 20, 2023
Sari Festival concludes
The Ministry of Textiles is going to organize “VIRAASAT’ - Celebrating Handloom Home Décor – Special Handloom Expo - at Handloom Haat, New Delhi from 20.01.2023 to 30.01.2023 to showcase the Home Décor products made by Handloom.
Meanwhile, nearly month-long exclusive handloom sari exhibition “VIRAASAT”- Celebrating 75 handwoven Saris of India’, concluded on Tuesday. The Ministry of Textiles organized the exhibition in which 160 participants from different parts of the country exhibited famous Handcrafted varieties of Saris.
The event celebrated both tradition as well as versatility of the Handloom Sector. The exhibition focused on the age-old tradition of Sari weaving by showcasing exclusive handloom weaves from different parts of the country in their full fervor.
The exhibition was organized in two phases from 16th to 30th December and 3rd to 17th January 2023 at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi in which famous Handcrafted varieties of Saris like Tie and Dye, Chikan embroidered Saris, Hand Block Saris, Kalamkari printed Saris, Ajrakh, Kantha and Phulkari, Jamdani, Ikat, Pochampally, Banaras Brocade, Tussar Silk , Baluchari, Bhagalpuri Sik, Tangail, Chanderi, Lalitpuri, Patola, Paithani, Tanchoi, Jangla, Kota Doria, Cutwork, Maheshwari, Bhujodi, Santipuri, Bomkai and several other varieties like Garad Korial, Khandua and Arni Silk Saris etc were showcased.
The Sari Festival was inaugurated by Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on 16th December 2022, along with Hon’ble Minister of State Smt. Darshana Jardosh and other women parliamentarians.
Coinciding with the 75 years of Independence, “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” there was an exhibition-cum-sale of Handloom Saris by 75 handloom weavers. Also, a series of activities organized for the visiting public such as: Viraasat – Celebrating the heritage: Curated display of handloom saris, Viraasat-Ek Dharohar: Direct retail of saris by weavers, Viraasat Ke Dhage: Live loom demonstration, Viraasat–kal se kal tak : Workshops and talks on sari and sustainability, Viraasat–Nritya Sanskriti : Famous Folk dances of Indian culture and 5 F theme Pavilion – .
For awareness of the general public and handloom connoisseurs, a publicity program was taken up to advertise this event through Print Media - Newspapers, Posters, invitation cards, Social Media, Cultural Program and Designers Workshops etc.
A social media campaign under a common hashtag #MySariMyPride was also launched to support handloom weavers.
The event has been a big hit, and along with impressive footfalls across age-groups, brought much needed attention to the sector and sales of handloom goods for the weavers.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Minister Shripad Naik inaugurates road constructed through MPLADS at Old Goa
Goa, 28 March 2022
Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, Waterways and Ministry of Tourism inaugurated the road at Sunshine Worldwide School to Nanizmath road at Kadamba Plateau, Ella, Old Goa today.
The work of the construction of road, Drainage and Retaining wall done under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme. The cost of the project is Rs 21 Lakhs.
The government funds are meant for the welfare of the people, so use of the funds appropriately is very important, said Shripad Naik. As a member of parliament for three terms, completed 1,000 developmental projects, informed Shri Naik. Due to Covid-19 pandemic there were limitations for the last two years, but now we are again starting the work of some pending projects under the MPLADS, added the Union Minister.
The newly constructed road is useful for the schools in the area and is convenient for people to visit Nanizmath.PIB Goa | VK/DR
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Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers brave soldiers who fought in 1971, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered brave soldiers who fought in 1971, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.
“विजय दिवस पर भारतीय सैनिकों के साहस, शौर्य और पराक्रम को नमन करता हूं। 1971 में आज के दिन हमारी सेना ने जो इतिहास रचा, वह सदा स्वर्णाक्षरों में अंकित रहेगा।”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Khadi Monumental National Flag to be displayed at Longewala Tomorrow on Army Day
The Monumental National Flag, which is the world’s largest national flag made of Khadi fabric, will be put to a grand public display along the India – Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer to celebrate “Army Day” on Saturday. The Monumental National Flag will be displayed at Longewala which was the center stage of the historic battle between India and Pakistan in 1971.
This will be the 5th public display of the National Flag since its unveiling in Leh on 2nd October 2021. It was, later on, displayed at Hindon Airbase on the occasion of Air Force Day on 8th October 2021 and at the Red Fort on 21st October 2021, that marked the completion of 100 crore Covid vaccinations in India. On 4th December 2021, the Monumental National Flag was displayed at the Naval Dockyard near Gateway of India in Mumbai to celebrate Navy Day.
The Monumental National Flag, which symbolizes the collective spirit of Indian-ness and the heritage artisanal craft of Khadi, has been conceptualized and prepared by Khadi and Village Industries Commission  to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the 75 years of Independence. KVIC has handed over the flag to the Defence forces for displaying the same at prominent places on historic occasions.
The Monumental National Flag measures 225 feet long, 150 feet wide and weighs  1400 KG. It took 49 days for 70 Khadi artisans to prepare this flag. Making of the Monumental National Flag has created nearly 3500 man hours of additional work for Khadi artisans and allied workers. A whopping 4500 meters of hand-spun, hand-woven Khadi cotton bunting has been used in making the flag which covers the total area of 33, 750 square feet. The Ashok Chakra in the flag measures a diameter of 30 feet.
Ministry of Steel
Modernisation of Steel Plants
Steel is a de-regulated sector and the role of the Ministry is that of a facilitator. Decision regarding modernization of steel plant is taken by individual company based on techno-commercial considerations.
The two public sector steel companies viz. Steel Authority of India Limited  and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited  have modernised their steel plants progressively during the last decade. These include steel plants of SAIL at Bhilai , Bokaro , Rourkela , Durgapur , Burnpur  and of RINL at Visakhapatnam .
Government of India has not allocated any funds for modernisation of steel plants. The modernisation of steel plants is funded by the respective steel sector company from its internal resources / borrowings.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC opened first silk processing plant in Gujarat to boost production of signature Patola Saree
In a historic initiative taken by Khadi and Village Industries Commission , a first Silk Processing Plant was inaugurated today at Surendranagar in Gujarat which would help cut down the cost of production of silk yarn drastically and increase the sale and availability of raw material for Gujarati Patola Sarees locally. The plant has been set up by a khadi institution at a cost of Rs 75 lack in which KVIC has contributeed Rs 60 lakh. The unit has employed 90 local women, 70 of which belong to the Muslim community.
Patola, the trademark Saree of Gujarat, is considered to be very costly and worn only by the Royals or the Aristocrat. Reason being the raw material silk yarn is purchased from Karnataka or West Bengal, where silk processing units are situated, thus increasing the cost of the fabric manifolds.
Chairman, KVIC Shri V. K. Saxena said that cocoons will be brought from Karnataka and West Bengal and Silk yarn will be processed in house, thus reducing the cost of production and giving a major boost to the sale of famous Gujarati Patola Sarees. Surendranagar district is a backward district in Gujarat where KVIC has invested Rs. 60 Lakhs to build the Silk Processing Plant, in order to generate livelihood and boost sales of Patola Sarees by making silk more ready available at a low cost, for the Patola Saree manufacturers in the nearby area.
Traditionally, every region in India has had its own unique weave for the Silk Saree. It is quite notable that Patola Silk Saree is amongst the top five silk weaves which are desired in every Indian Saree Lover's wardrobe.
Ministry of Power
PFC signs agreement to construct Modular Operation Theatres at District Hospital in Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Government-owned Power Finance Corporation Ltd , India's leading NBFC, today signed a MoA with District Administration of Siddharthnagar in Uttar Pradesh for construction of two Modular Operation Theatre Rooms in the District Hospital, Siddharthnagar. Under the MoA, PFC will provide financial assistance of close to Rupees Ninety Four Lakhs for execution of the Project to the District Administration, Siddharthnagar under its CSR initiative.
Shri M. Prabhakar Das, CGM , PFC and Dr. Dinesh Kumar Chaudhary, Dy. CMO, Siddharthnagar signed the agreement on behalf of respective organizations.
The pact is intended to provide necessary support to the Siddharthnagar District Administration to develop the necessary infrastructure in order to reduce Infant Mortality Rate  and Maternal Mortality Ratio  in the catchment area. The infrastructural development would also help in reducing the Neonatal Mortality Rate  in the adjoining areas of the district.
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves listing of certain unlisted CPSEs on Stock Exchange
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to list the following seven Central Public Sector Enterprises on the Stock Exchange through Initial Public Offering  /Further Public Offer :
- Telecommunication Consultants  Ltd.[TCIL]- IPO
- RailTel Corporation India Ltd. - IPO
- National Seed Corporation India Ltd.  - IPO
- Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited  - IPO
- Water & Power Consultancy Services  Limited [WAPCOS Ltd.] - IPO
- FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals  Limited [FAGMIL]- IPO
- Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited  – FPO
The listing of CPSEs on the exchange shall unlock their value and encourage investor participation in the CPSEs. Further, Alternative Mechanism comprising of the Finance Minister, Minister of Road Transport & Shipping and the Minster of concerned administrative ministry has been empowered to decide on extent, mode of disinvestment, pricing, time etc. of listed CPSEs .
The scope of eligibility criteria for listing of CPSEs has been expanded. CPSEs with positive net worth and net profit in any of the immediately three preceding financial years shall be eligible for listing on the Stock Exchange.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet Secretary writes to all States/ UTs to ensure Safety, Shelter and Food Security of Migrant Labourers
Government of India has been giving a great deal of importance to the welfare of migrant labourers and stranded persons during the implementation of lock down measures for containment of COVID-19 in the country.
Cabinet Secretary has written to all States/UTs to ensure effective implementation of detailed guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs  for ensuring safety, shelter and food security of migrant labourers.
The Communication urges States to direct all District Collectors to immediately undertake a review of the situation. They may appoint nodal officers, if not already appointed, for coordinating and monitoring the issues related to migrant labourers. In metropolitan areas, Municipal Commissioners may be assigned the responsibility of implementation of welfare measures.
The document further states that all districts may undertake a comprehensive enumeration of migrant labourers and stranded persons and make all necessary arrangements for providing food and shelter for them.
The Communication directs that each relief camp should be under the charge of a senior officer. They may also enlist the support of civil society organizations and the network of mid-day meal facilities to provide food for all the stranded persons and migrant labourers during the period of lockdown. Psycho-social counseling may also be provided to such persons, as per guidelines issued by M/o Health & Family Welfare in this regard, it adds.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.93/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.92/2021-CUSTOMS , dated 18th November, 2021 with effect from 25th November, 2021.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh calls for Public Awareness campaigns on RTI
RTI is fully functional in Jammu and Kashmir: Dr.Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State , Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that RTI is fully functional in Jammu and Kashmir and there is a pressing need to create public awareness about the functioning of the RTI Act. After a meeting with senior most Information Commissioner Shri D.P.Sinha, who is officiating as CIC, the Union Minister has urged the Civil Society to come forward in a big way in this noble mission, so that the Central Information Commission is not overloaded with frivolous and non-essential queries.He suggested that the Information Authorities should ponder not to entertain the avoidable RTIs and stressed that almost all information is available in public domain today.
Dr.Jitendra Singh said that it goes to the credit of the Commission and its functionaries that inthe midst of the pandemic on 15th May this year, the Central Information Commission started entertaining, hearing and disposing of RTIs from the newly created Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, through virtual means.The Minister also informed that any citizen of India can now file RTI pertaining to matters related to J&K and Ladakh, which was reserved to only Citizens of erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, before the Reorganisation Act of 2019.It is pertinent to mention here that consequent to the passing of J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, the J&K Right to Information Act 2009 and the Rules there under were repealed and Right to Information Act 2005 and the Rules there under were enforced from 31.10.2019. This measure was widely hailed by people of Jammu and Kashmir and the Administration of the UT.
Dr.Jitendra Singh said that ever since Modi Government came into power in 2014, Transparency and Citizen-Centricity became the hallmark of the Governance Model. He said that in the last six years, every conscious decision was taken to strengthen the Independence and Resources of the Information Commissions and all vacancies were filled as fast as possible.
Shri Sinha pointed out that various steps taken to facilitate the CIC hearing during the lockdown and partial lockdown included video conferencing, audio conferencing, facilitation of return submission, uploading of the contact details of Deputy Registrars on the website, issue of notices by e-post wherever required, online registration and scrutiny of fresh cases etc. He also informed the Minister that the Commission had effectively continued its interactive and outreach activities including video conference with civil society representatives and with members of National Federation of Information Commissions in India.
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Ministry of Power
A number of measures taken to mitigate the impact of Disasters and ensure uninterrupted power supply: Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh
The primary responsibility for disaster management rests with the State Government. As such, the concerned State Governments are responsible for undertaking damage assessment in the area affected by notified natural calamities including cyclone. Financial assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund  and National Disaster Response Fund  is provided to the State as per established procedure.
However, as per revised items & norms, assistance is provided limited to immediate restoration of electricity supply in the affected areas for the damaged conductor, poles and transformers upto 11 kV.
The measures taken by the Central and State Governments have significantly improved the disaster management practices, preparedness, prevention and response mechanisms resulting in significant reduction in casualties during natural calamities, including cyclones, in the country. Further, strengthening of the disaster management is a continuing and evolving process of governance.
Some of the measures being taken to mitigate the impact of Disasters and ensure uninterrupted power supply are as under:
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- Additional financial assistance is provided to States from Nation Disaster Response Fund , as per laid down procedure is case of disaster of ‘severe nature’, which includes as assessment based on the visit of an Inter-Ministerial Central Team .
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- Central Electricity Authority  has issued Disaster Management Plan, 2022. It provides a framework and direction to the utilities in the Power Sector for all phases of the disaster management cycle .
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- CEA has notified the Central Electricity Authority  Regulations, 2022 on 23.12.2022 wherein several provisions regarding disaster mitigation were introduced.
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- Inter-State and Inter-Regional Power Transfer by strengthening of inter-regional transmission links and formation of National Grid.
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- Strengthening / Augmentation of sub-transmission and distribution systems- Under the RDSS Scheme launched by Government of India in July, 2021 financial assistance is being provided for works like underground cabling, etc, specified in the Disaster Management Plan for Power Sector issued by Central Electricity Authority in January, 2021 and its future amendments, if any and the Disaster Resilient Works specified by National Disaster Management Authority .
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- Strict monitoring to ensure timely completion of ongoing / sanctioned projects.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Power Sh. R.K. Singh in the Lok Sabha Today.
As the Western Naval Command commemorates 50 glorious years, the third edition of the Indian Oil WNC Navy Half Marathon will be held on 18 November 2018 at MMRDA R2 grounds, BKC, Mumbai.
The event is one of the many outreach activities conducted by the Western Naval Command as part of the Navy Day. This year an unprecedented 15,000 runners will grace the coveted half marathon, thereby, fostering a connection amongst Mumbaikars and the Men & Women in white as well as propagate a culture of fitness and community bonding.
The event shall be conducted in Four categories – Aircraft Carrier Run , Destroyer Run , Frigate Run  and Dream Run .
The event is open for all civilians including foreign nationals. The minimum age for the race categories are 12 years for 5 Kms, 16 years for 10 Kms and 18 years for 21 Kms.
The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, will be the Chief Guest. The Navy intends to give the participants the best Race Day experience. Further, Rural youth and school children’s running talents are also expected to be discovered and further nurtured.
Men, Women, Veterans, Senior-Veterans and Children in the open category will be judged separately and glorious individual prizes await the respective winners. In-house handcrafted Warship mementos, Submarine mementos and various other unique models have been designed with great precision and will be given away as prizes to the race winners.
Ministry of Cooperation
Increasing Cooperative Activities in Agriculture Sector
Assistance is provided under Central Sector Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation  scheme through National Cooperative Development Corporation  for promoting, developing and financing cooperatives undertaking various agriculture and allied activities. These comprise, inter alia, marketing, storage and processing of agricultural produce besides supply of agricultural inputs. Subsidy to the tune of 15% to 25% is provided to Cooperatives depending on the category of state in addition to term loan. Government also provides Guarantee for procurement operations of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India .
Under CSISAC scheme assistance is provided for providing training to farmers who are members and employees of various types of cooperative societies through National Cooperative Union of India  and National Council for Cooperative Training .
In order to ensure remunerative prices to farmers for their produce, government is implementing “Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan” . Under this scheme, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  implements the Price Support Scheme  for procurement of pulses, oilseeds and copra. For oilseeds DA&FW also implements the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme .
Under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund , financial assistance is provided to Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies , federation of cooperatives, FPOs, Marketing Cooperative Societies, amongst others, for post harvest management infrastructure and building community farming assets.
Government is emphasising on increasing contribution of Cooperative societies, especially PACS, in setting up Agriculture Infrastructure in the country through AIF scheme.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Cooperation, Shri B.L.Verma in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.